Renaissance Kingdom Wars

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
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  • optimization
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In Renaissance Kingdom Wars, become a captain of a mercenary army and fight real-time battles to conquer cities during the Renaissance era. Manage and grow your captured cities to prosperity, and choose to either remain loyal to your king or rebel against him to take the crown. Expand your empire across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in this grand strategy game.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a rich and engaging experience, combining city-building, grand strategy, and real-time battles, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • Despite some bugs, the gameplay is fun and beginner-friendly, with a solid tutorial that helps players navigate the mechanics easily.
  • The developers show commitment to improving the game, actively engaging with the community and addressing issues, which bodes well for future updates.
  • The game suffers from persistent bugs and performance issues, particularly during large-scale battles, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players criticize the reuse of assets from previous games in the franchise, leading to a lack of originality and historical inaccuracies.
  • The AI and battle mechanics are often described as flawed, with predictable behavior and poor tactical execution, making combat less engaging.
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic, retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s strategy games, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and lacking in detail. Despite some technical issues like motion blur in full-screen mode, many find the overall visual and audio quality immersive and enjoyable. Independent game standards are noted, with some players willing to overlook graphic shortcomings for engaging gameplay and historical accuracy.

    • “Visual and audio quality: high-quality graphics and sound create a highly immersive experience.”
    • “You get the beautiful world map, the nostalgia-inducing 'stronghold retro' graphics, and a ton of variety from what I can see.”
    • “Game is history accurate, graphics are great, cut scenes are well done and have had a great time playing since I started it.”
    • “Total war clone with worse graphics and mechanics.”
    • “Not for nothing, but it's not as if this is your first attempt at a game either since I believe the first iteration was in 2019 - and not much in the way has improved graphically.”
    • “In terms of graphics, it is probably not for everyone as it gives off a feeling akin to older early 2000s strategy games, so don't expect high polygon models and great textures.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of city-building, grand strategy, and real-time battles, offering a rich and engaging experience despite being compared unfavorably to Total War in terms of graphics and mechanics. The robust diplomatic system enhances depth, while the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and tense, with smooth mechanics and historical accuracy. Players can choose between manual and auto-resolve options for battles, though the latter may come at a troop cost.

    • “However, the robust diplomatic system adds depth and variety to gameplay, allowing for alliances, trade deals, and espionage.”
    • “Deep gameplay: a rich and engaging experience combining city-building, grand strategy, and real-time battles.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly smooth, and the historical accuracy is spot on.”
    • “Total war clone with worse graphics and mechanics.”
    • “If you are not good at real-time strategizing, there is an auto-resolve option (however, the first fight is mandatory that you do it yourself). This option is a bit more costly on troops than the other method of gameplay.”
    • “There are some vocals during gameplay, as well as before, in-between, and after campaign and sandbox missions.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting performance issues such as lag and crashes, particularly during large-scale battles. While some still find the game enjoyable despite these early access bugs, it is generally recommended to wait for a full release or performance fixes before diving in.

    • “Despite its early access bugs and occasional performance issues, I find Renaissance Kingdom Wars to be a standout title in the RTS genre.”
    • “Definitely wait for the full release on this one, or at least until they fix the performance issues.”
    • “Some players experience lag and crashes, especially during large-scale battles.”
    • “I've also experienced performance issues, particularly during large-scale battles, which can detract from the overall experience.”
    • “Performance issues: some players experience lag and crashes, especially during large-scale battles.”
    • “Definitely wait for full release on this one, or at least until they fix the performance issues.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is consistent with previous titles in the Kingdom War series, featuring familiar artists that appeal to streamers and content creators. While the quality is generally good, some tracks may not fully align with the historical period they aim to represent.

    • “The music is good, and some tracks seem to be close to the period, which adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The artist of the music is the same as in the other Kingdom War titles as well as Stars End, so if you are a streamer, rumbler, or tuber, it's safe to keep on.”
    • “Sound and music enhance the gaming experience significantly.”
    • “The sound and music are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
    • “The artist of the music is the same for the other Kingdom War titles as well as Stars End, which can make the experience feel stale for long-time players.”
    • “If you are a streamer, rumbler, or a tuber, you might find the music uninspiring and not engaging enough to keep your audience entertained.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game features a rich narrative that enhances the strategic gameplay, complemented by vocal elements that are present throughout the campaign and sandbox missions.

    • “This game is rich in story and offers a variety of strategy.”
    • “There are some vocals during gameplay, as well as before, in-between, and after campaign and sandbox missions.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it effectively satisfies their desire for kingdom building, army training, and farming activities, making it an engaging experience.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
    • “The amount of time required to level up is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
  • stability1 mentions

    While the game features some bugs and glitches, overall stability is decent, with gameplay being beginner-friendly and easy to navigate.

    • “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience.”
    • “There are frequent crashes that make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “I encountered several stability issues that hindered my progress.”
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